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Westside Barbell Conjugate Complete Guide: ME/DE/RE 3-Day Structure
Louie Simmons conjugate method broken into Max Effort, Dynamic Effort, and Repetition days, with exercise rotation, band tension, and VBT targets.
How to Choose the Right Training Program for You
Matching goal, training age, and weekly schedule beats picking a program by popularity. This 3-step framework adds readiness metrics to confirm the fit.
How to Fix a Weak Deadlift Off the Floor
Bar won't break the floor? Deficit deadlifts, paused pulls, and bar-speed tracking pinpoint why your initial pull stalls, with protocols to fix it.
Deficit Deadlift: Extended ROM for Weak Point Training
How the deficit deadlift solves floor-pull weakness: extended range of motion mechanics, setup cues, load prescriptions, and VBT monitoring.
Load Velocity Profile for 1RM Estimation: How to Build, Use, and Update Your Individual Profile
Estimate today's 1RM from warm-up sets, not a grinding true max. This guide covers the profiling protocol, the calculation, and keeping it updated.
How to Build a Load-Velocity Profile: Step-by-Step LVP Guide
Build a load-velocity profile in one session, then use it to predict 1RM, set daily training loads, and track real strength gains, not just added plates.
How to Use VBT for Powerlifting: Autoregulate Squat, Bench, and Deadlift
Set velocity cutoffs for squat, bench, and deadlift, predict 1RM without maxing out, and use VBT to peak on meet day instead of guessing your taper.
VBT Velocity Zones Explained: Complete Guide to Training Speeds
Five velocity zones separate strength, speed-strength, and power work. See the mean velocity range for each and how to program around them correctly.
Velocity Loss Threshold Training: How to Autoregulate Volume with VBT
Velocity loss thresholds tell you when a set stops building strength or power. See the cutoffs that fit strength, power, and hypertrophy goals best.
Autoregulated Training with Velocity: The Complete Guide to Daily Load Optimization
Master autoregulated training using velocity data. Learn to adjust daily loads, manage fatigue, and optimize performance with velocity-based.
Best VBT Devices Compared: A Comprehensive Guide for Athletes and Coaches
Compare the best velocity-based training devices on the market. In-depth review of accuracy, features, portability, and value for athletes and coaches.
Velocity-Based Training for Olympic Weightlifting: Optimizing Snatch and Clean & Jerk Performance
Real-time bar speed for snatch and clean & jerk: target velocity ranges, load adjustments, and how to spot a technical breakdown before it costs a lift.